Mandarin Chinese at Butler
The Department of Modern Languages, Literatures
& Cultures began offering Mandarin Chinese in the fall of 2000
taught at three levels - Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced.
Since then, enrollment has increased 60%, primarily due to China's
growing importance in the global economy.
After completing two years of study, students have had the
opportunity for a six-week Summer Chinese Language and Culture
Program in China or Taiwan. In addition to classroom instruction
and one-on-one tutoring, excursions, such as the Forbidden City,
Xi'an, the Great Wall etc., have been arranged to provide the
opportunity to experience various social contexts, visit historical
sites, and have great fun.
Chinese Culture and Chinese Civilization courses, in English,
have been offered to promote understanding of the history, culture,
customs, society and people. Many students love learning Chinese
calligraphy.
Students are encouraged to interact with the Chinese community
in Indianapolis by participating in events or functions that are
presented by various Chinese organizations.
Who takes Chinese at Butler? Students majoring in International
Studies, International Management, History, Anthropology, Political
Science, Business, Religious Studies, Pharmacy, English, Biology,
Computer Science, Education, Music, Theater, and many more.
Learning Chinese IS CHALLENGING. But many Butler students chose
to add a Chinese minor to their studies. Are you up to the
challenge?